SAMPLE ITEMS FOR GRADE 3 HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCE

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1?Explored theSt. LawrenceRiver ValleyClaimed landfor France inNorth AmericaWhich name replaces the question mark?ABCDChristopher ColumbusJuan Ponce de LeónJacques CartierChristopher Newport

2Mr. Solis:I own a factory that makes bicycles.Mrs. Roy:My company sells books and magazines.Mr. Green:I own a shop and give haircuts.Mrs. Chan: My company takes care of pets while theirowners are on vacation.Which two people provide services?ABCDMr. Green and Mrs. ChanMr. Solis and Mrs. RoyMr. Solis and Mr. GreenMrs. Roy and Mrs. Chan

3Highway MapBeaumontPeakvilleMadisonLaketown NWESMap LegendMountainsLakeHighwayCityWhich city is west of the highway and south of the mountains?ABCDBeaumontPeakvilleMadisonLaketown

4 Compared with a Lakota Indian, a Powhatan Indian was morelikely to —ABCDbe a fishermanlive in a teepeelive on the plainstravel on a horse

5GreeceRomeWhich contribution belongs in the shaded part of this drawing?ABCDOlympicsColosseumAqueductsDemocracy

6 Charlie circled the area explored by Jacques Cartier on a map.Which map belongs to Charlie?ACBD

ParksHoliday CelebrationsFamous LeadersGovernment71234Which book most likely tells about cultural traditions?ABCD1234

Grade 3 HistoryAnswer KeyItemCorrectSequence Answer1C2A3B4A5D6B7B

2 Which two people provide services? A Mr. Green and Mrs. Chan B Mr. Solis and Mrs. Roy C Mr. Solis and Mr. Green D Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Chan Mr. Solis: I own a factory that makes bicycles. Mrs. Roy: My company sells books and magazines. Mr. Green: I own a shop and give haircuts.